MBR073Decent shoe for the reduced priceI have owned quite a few Chameleon series shoes over the past several years, and this Chameleon 7 Limit Waterproof is very much a downgrade compared to the Chameleon 3 Waterproof and what I consider to be the best, the crown jewel of the Chameleon series, the Chameleon 5 Waterproof. For one, it does not sport a Vibram sole. Second, the arch is not in the same location (front to back) as the previous Chameleon shoes - it is a bit further forward and a little bit higher. The materials are cheaper, especially on the outside and the last lacing location a little bit awkward. The "limit" must mean a hard limit on quality; it is a cheaper price for a reason. I got a pair because the price had been drastically reduced. I really wish Merrell would just go back to quality and not quantity. As of now, I would buy a couple pairs of Chameleon 5 Waterproof shoes no matter what they cost. There is nothing that Merrell has in their entire Chameleon 7 lineup that comes within a country mile of the comfort and quality of what they produced before. Here is a great idea - make a throw-back run of Chameleon 3 and Chameleon 5 shoes. You can count me in on buying a few pairs or maybe even 10.

Decent shoe for the reduced price

Feb 22, 2019

I have owned quite a few Chameleon series shoes over the past several years, and this Chameleon 7 Limit Waterproof is very much a downgrade compared to the Chameleon 3 Waterproof and what I consider to be the best, the crown jewel of the Chameleon series, the Chameleon 5 Waterproof. For one, it does not sport a Vibram sole. Second, the arch is not in the same location (front to back) as the previous Chameleon shoes - it is a bit further forward and a little bit higher. The materials are cheaper, especially on the outside and the last lacing location a little bit awkward. The "limit" must mean a hard limit on quality; it is a cheaper price for a reason. I got a pair because the price had been drastically reduced. I really wish Merrell would just go back to quality and not quantity. As of now, I would buy a couple pairs of Chameleon 5 Waterproof shoes no matter what they cost. There is nothing that Merrell has in their entire Chameleon 7 lineup that comes within a country mile of the comfort and quality of what they produced before. Here is a great idea - make a throw-back run of Chameleon 3 and Chameleon 5 shoes. You can count me in on buying a few pairs or maybe even 10.

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FujiXT3First pair of hiking shoesI love everything about my new Merrell's hiking shoes, color, feel, comfort, craftsmanship. I feel my feet are very well protected. I've put on a few miles and I am so glad I've made the right choice and looking forward to try other Merrell shoes. Thank you Merrell for providing us consumers with quality products.

First pair of hiking shoes

Feb 08, 2019

I love everything about my new Merrell's hiking shoes, color, feel, comfort, craftsmanship. I feel my feet are very well protected. I've put on a few miles and I am so glad I've made the right choice and looking forward to try other Merrell shoes. Thank you Merrell for providing us consumers with quality products.

JtorrCan’t wait to purchase my next pair!Thought my Hoka Ones were the most comfortable shoe I ever put on my feet. Started to purchase the Hoka hiking boot. But decided to go with Merrill instead. Always wanted a pair. Man I’m I ever satisfied and pleased!!! I have type II diabetes and recently lost a big toe due to diabetes. Now I have trouble with swelling. But no longer with these Merrill’s! I will be buying another pair and highly recommend these to everyone!

Can’t wait to purchase my next pair!

Feb 04, 2019

Thought my Hoka Ones were the most comfortable shoe I ever put on my feet. Started to purchase the Hoka hiking boot. But decided to go with Merrill instead. Always wanted a pair. Man I’m I ever satisfied and pleased!!! I have type II diabetes and recently lost a big toe due to diabetes. Now I have trouble with swelling. But no longer with these Merrill’s! I will be buying another pair and highly recommend these to everyone!